Co-op Student, R&D Mechanical

Spend your Co-op Term with a 35-person R&D team that's inventing the next generation of radar and ultrasonic instruments for industry. Our modern facility in Peterborough employs 300 people, including R&D, manufacturing, and office staff. We are an ISO 9001 certified team with employee-friendly policies and wellness programs. Peterborough is a pleasant city of 74,000 with a relaxed lifestyle and limitless options for summer and winter recreation. Join the Research and Development Department and help develop world-class industrial level measurement products.

The purpose of this Co-op is to develop product & process applications knowledge through hands-on support during product design and testing of ultrasonic & radar probes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of mechanical hardware components under direct supervision from a member of the design team. Direct supervision may be reduced or eliminated over time requiring the student to perform design work independently.
• Provide hands-on support during product testing in the mechanical test labs under direct supervision by a technician. Direct supervision may be reduced or eliminated over time requiring the student to perform tests independently.
• Perform mechanical design work, update drawings, and Bill of Materials.
• Conduct tests independently or with minimal supervision only.
• Follow test procedures and safety instructions.
• Record test results electronically and manually.
• Document test results and observations.
• Write technical notes or reports.
• Secure and safe handling of probes and test equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of mechanical design using NX CAD software.
• Knowledge of working in a hardware design environment including 3D design, geometric tolerance, generating detailed & assembly drawings and BoMs.
• Knowledge of working in a laboratory environment or test facility including set-up, use, and maintenance of lab and test equipment.
• Intermediate working knowledge with MS-Office: Excel & Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and cooperation when working with others to discuss and resolve testing and process-related issues.
• Diligence when working in a test facility following written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Concise & comprehensive written & verbal communication skills.

Potential Fields of Training

• Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering.

About Us

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Siemens Canada is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose, adding real value for customers since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. As of September 30, 2023, the company has approximately 4,200 employees from coast-to-coast and 33 office and production facilities across Canada. Siemens Canada has a revenue of ~ CAD $2 Billion.

To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at www.siemens.ca.

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